Transformation

Since the New Year, I have been making many positive changes to my life. But I think the source of all this change actually came not from my free will, but because I had to stop drinking to take Accutane. Its not as though drinking were some kind of issue, but when it was absent I noticed how much a filler it can be, much like the other things I've phased out

Reductions:

• Not Drinking
  
• Quiting TV
• phasing out myspace
• checking email less

Additions:

• Revamping my studio
• Working on exciting ideas for my new show
• reading more
• going to see more art, going to museums
• collaborating with friends
  
• Volunteering and taking classes at Shambhala
  
• Re-committing to my daily meditation practice and trying to work with lojong
  
• Keeping this blog and my accutane blog
  

Without the time filler activities, I've been able to add in so many more positive activities. One down side is that the Accutane makes me feel like a lethargic arthritic old lady, so I haven't been exercising at all, and it is driving me crazy. I am looking forward to May, when my skin transformation is complete, the accutane is over, and I can maintain my new life style, but with energy.

The Caucasians

Sometimes I think about carpets. Michael and I currently use a 30yr old cow hide in our living room, which is still really cool, but as you can imagine, balding.

I've admired over time a graphic folky rug style and pattern, but finally discovered its region and makers today.

The Caucasians:


I love the brilliant colors, graphic animal and plant symbols and the use of white to emphasize the negative space.



The colors of this boarder are great. I love the variation of dye lots.



I really love this irregular pattern.




The shapes in middle remind me of quail.